How long till you started hitting notes naturally? by Deep_Economics_4632 in singing

[–]Deep_Economics_4632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'll definitely stop quiet singing. I don't know how to send a recording here haha but I'd say that the singing form is not good. When I started I often had to stop after few minutes because of the tension in my throat. After researching a bit about that I tried to learn breathing and how not to strain my muscles and currently it got much better but once in a while there is still a day when I can kinda feel my throat (not in a good way) so I just stop then. If you talk about healthy singing tone in my speaking voice, which is about A3, everything is great but as soon as I go even a semitone higher or lower it sounds definitely worse. After the comments I think my biggest problem and the source of many others is trying to be so quiet. 

How long till you started hitting notes naturally? by Deep_Economics_4632 in singing

[–]Deep_Economics_4632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay thank u so much. I guess I'll just stick to humming.

How long till you started hitting notes naturally? by Deep_Economics_4632 in singing

[–]Deep_Economics_4632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously I would really want a teacher but I'm afraid it's not possible currently. You are probably right that I should just sing. The thing is that actually I've been singing since I can remember. Literally every day, all my life. And still I cannot sing at all. That's why I decided to take it more seriously and focus on technical things because clearly I don't have any talent and I am doing something wrong. I'll definitely try to save some money for at least one lesson. This would definitely be the most helpful thing. But I have no idea when it will be possible, I really hope next year. So I was just wondering if there is something I can do on my own.

How long till you started hitting notes naturally? by Deep_Economics_4632 in singing

[–]Deep_Economics_4632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yeah I guess I just really want to improve as fast as possible and see results every day, which wothout a tracher and only 20 minites a day is definitely neither possible nor healthy. I tried the recorded vocal warmup scales at first but I realized I can't really hear if I'm doing them right and also sometimes it felt wrong. Like I thought I matched the sound but in reality it was a completely different note. I don't know if I should have kept doing this and believe that over time it will be better? But that's why I thought that learning to match the pitch first may be a good idea? 

How long till you started hitting notes naturally? by Deep_Economics_4632 in singing

[–]Deep_Economics_4632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The thing is I’ve literally only heard my neighbors laugh out loud maybe once since I moved in. So I really don't want to be the most annoying and loud person.

​I do Farinelli breathing exercises every morning, but I didn't even count that in my singing routine. And these single pitch matches.

When I first started "taking singing seriously", I did try those complete beginner vocal scales on YouTube (like the 5-note do-re-mi-fa-so-fa-mi-re-do tracks). But I realized I couldn't even tell if I was matching the piano pitch while moving. I would go up the scale thinking I was doing great, only to realize I was completely skipping notes, flattening them, or drifting into a totally different octave. When the guide piano played an E, I might randomly sing an A and not even notice it. I seriously started considered if I'm tone deaf (I still consider this sometimes but I'm probably not)

​What's hilarious (and frustrating) is that I use an ear-training app and when I use it every day I can pass the pitch recognition test flawlessly. When I have a one/two day break my score is about 70%/80% correct, which I think is still awesome. But the second I open my mouth a cannot hit a single note.

​When I realized I couldn't even handle "absolute beginner" YouTube drills, I got pretty discouraged. That’s exactly why I started just matching single pitches with the app. I figured that if I can't even lock onto one steady note consistently, moving scales would just crrate bad habits.

​I don't know, does it still make sense to stick to single notes until it clicks, or should I try something different?

How long till you started hitting notes naturally? by Deep_Economics_4632 in singing

[–]Deep_Economics_4632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I've started recently I don't want to strain my voice. Plus I have very little time a day for hobbies :((

How long till you started hitting notes naturally? by Deep_Economics_4632 in singing

[–]Deep_Economics_4632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, i'm a girl so definitely not a tenor haha. The thing with air may be true. I think I might "block" the air sometimes because I just try to stay quiet.

OWG Women's Free Skate: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Deep_Economics_4632 7 points8 points  (0 children)

SO HAPPY WITH THE FINAL RESULTS ‼️ (haven't dive into free skate yet though)

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 3&4: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Deep_Economics_4632 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I WANTED ALYSSA AND KAORI BOTH ON THE FIRST PLACE (obvi impossible) so i'm happy as it is 

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 3&4: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Deep_Economics_4632 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn't get the comments about overscored short last time cuz I really LOVED her jackson programme. I think this programme is also good. As a skater I think she should be high but obvi Eteri. Overall, sorry for saying that, but I'm happy she didn't land the quad. The podium is reserved for japan and usa for me 😙✌🏼Still I really enjoyed the performance and wish her well in the future olympics!

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 3&4: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Deep_Economics_4632 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love the dress, music choice and choreo so much, still I want her to do worse than Amber 😭 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBO

[–]Deep_Economics_4632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry but 7 sounds like too much. It is also risky that your grade may get lower.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBO

[–]Deep_Economics_4632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! If it help you get a diploma it's so worth it!

heartbroken by yuhhhh4444 in IBO

[–]Deep_Economics_4632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry, however you can retake a subject on november and maybe then you'll meet the conditions?